8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 21, 2011

eResearchTechnology, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-29100	22-3264604
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA	19103
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-972-0420

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

Departure of Director

On April 21, 2011, Sheldon M. Bonovitz informed us of his resignation from our board effective immediately. Mr. Bonovitz’s resignation was not the result of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Bonovitz served on the board’s compensation and governance and nominating committees.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

Exhibit 99.1 Letter of Resignation dated April 21, 2011 from Sheldon M. Bonovitz

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	eResearchTechnology, Inc. (Registrant)
Date: April 21, 2011	By:	/s/ Keith D. Schneck
		Keith D. Schneck,
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Exhibit
	99.1	Letter of Resignation dated April 21, 2011 from Sheldon M. Bonovitz

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

		FIRM and AFFlLIATE OFFICES NEW YORK LONDON SINGAPORE LOS ANGELES CHICAGO HOUSTON HANOI PHILADELPHIA SAN DIEGO SAN FRANCISCO BALTIMORE BOSTON WASHINGTON, DC LAS VEGAS ATLANTA MIAMI PITTSBURGH NEWARK BOCA RATON WILMINGTON CHERRY HILL PRINCETON LAKE TAHOE HO CHI MINH CITY
SHELDON M. BONOVITZ DIRECT DIAL: 215.979.1972 PERSONAL FAX: 215.689.3546 E-MAIL: smbonovitz@duanemorris.com www.duanemorris.com
April 21, 2011
Joel Morganroth, M.D. Chairman of the Board eResearchTechnology, Inc. Suite 1000 1818 Market Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Dear Joel:

I hereby resign as a director of eResearchTechnology, Inc. effective immediately.

With my resignation, I will be able to devote more time to my practice at Duane Morris and to my business and charitable interests.

I wish the Company success for the future.

Sincerely,
 

 

Sheldon M. Bonovitz 

SMB/emb

cc:  Klaus Besier
Mr. Michael DeMane
Gerald A. Faich, MD, MPH
Elam M. Hitchner, III, Esquire
Stephen S. Phillips, Esquire
Stephen M. Scheppmann

Duane Morris llp
30 SOUTH 17TH STREET  PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-4196	PHONE: +1 215 979 1000   FAX: +1 215 979 1020